Legislation for Females, Challenges and Way Forward

The latest episode of Ranra (Light) discussed the importance of legislation for females and what challenges stand in its way.

The government introduced some pro-women laws, for example, harassment at workplace law. However, the domestic violence bill is still pending, which is a predicament on the part of government and lawmakers.

Ms. Ambreen Gulzar, lawyer and social activist was the studio guest in the show. She said that the family courts act of 1964 needs amendments in order to provide speedy justice to female victims. During 2017 alone, 7000 cases were registered in the family court, out of which only 3000 were resolved. She further added that if the laws were made on the basis of Islam and the constitution of Pakistan, then women would not suffer as much. If the right of inheritance and right of maintenance were provided to women then there will be less incidents of violence against women in our society.

A report by Ceena Naeem was played during the show and three calls were received.

About Sabawoon:
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) since 2011. It began as a counter-radicalization, strategic communications programme, designed to highlight and promote the fundamental governance values such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry, social cohesion.

The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM.

On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.

The primary objective of the show has been to underline the criticality of constitutionalism, fundamental rights, public accountability and the rule of law for countering extremism illegalities of all forms.